6. Vitamin C
There’s no need to take vitamin C supplements when you can easily get this essential nutrient from the foods you eat. “Plus, our body does not store extra vitamin C,” says registered dietitian Jenn LaVardera, owner of Hamptons RD.
“This means that when you go above and beyond your daily needs, your body simply eliminates the rest instead of saving it up for later.” As a matter of fact, LaVardera warns that if you take large amounts of vitamin C (over 2,000 mg), it can cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headaches, and cramps.
Just a few servings of fruits and vegetables every day, will probably meet your vitamin C requirements. The daily recommended amount is 75 mg for women and 90 mg for men—you can get that from a cup of strawberries or broccoli (about 80 mg each). Other great sources of vitamin C include citrus fruits, tomatoes, bell peppers, and cauliflower.
